Double Locks

Head down to the Canal Banks and you'll find Double Locks doing what it does best: being the sort of pub where regulars know the bar staff's names and visitors immediately feel like they've stumbled onto something genuine. The waterside location is the real draw—there's a decent terrace where you can watch the narrowboats potter past while nursing a pint, and it's one of those rare Exeter spots that works equally well for a quick drink after work or a longer session with mates. The kitchen takes things seriously enough without getting precious; proper pub grub that won't disappoint, and they've got a solid drinks selection beyond the usual suspects.